Vice President, Global Sustainability

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 68 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Description

As our VP of Global Sustainability Operations, you will support our business to develop and implement strategies and programmes which will help us achieve our commitments and targets related to environmental sustainability. This position will report directly to the VP of Global Strategic Impact. Based in our London office, you will be part of the Global Impact Team dedicated to driving forward Social Impact, Inclusion, Responsible Business, and Sustainability across our organisation through our Impact (ESG) strategy.

This position will also play a key role in the development of our public reporting programs which includes CDP, TCFD, Ecovadis, SBTi, ESOS, etc., our sustainability and annual reporting as well as our UN Global Compact reporting. As part of our Global Impact team, you will play an important role in supporting our operations globally. This position will have a voice in shaping and helping to develop the organization's understanding of the future trends and issues that will mean most to our business, clients, employees, and stakeholders that we serve.

As VP of Global Sustainability Operations, you will focus on building and operationalizing corporate global sustainability and support business units, departments, and teams in identifying environmental sustainability programs committed to measuring and reducing the Groups environmental impact and implementing best practices. The successful candidate will also be responsible for collating, managing, and analyzing data to support sustainability reporting against multiple frameworks and regulations and will function as the subject matter expert of environmental sustainability. The VP of Global Sustainability Operations will provide leadership to, and support a team which will include coaching, mentoring, and professional development.

You may be asked to travel on a limited basis not expected to exceed 10% of your time.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Incorporates Wasserman's mission and values in goals and programs within Environmental Sustainability tailored to the needs of the different business units and geographical markets.
• Develops and manages operational initiatives with measurable outcomes across the organisation for environmental sustainability efforts.
• Formulates objectives, goals, and strategies collaboratively with other stakeholders across all business units.
• Prepares and delivers reports to operational leadership outlining progress toward meeting annual goals and objectives.
• Completes public and client disclosures in a variety of different frameworks and platforms.
• Supports the development of our sustainability and annual reporting initiatives. Works with the team to develop the thematic design, content, and drafting of the Groups annual Impact report.
• Manages external Impact (ESG) reporting and disclosure activities, through the use of robust data, and ensures means to increase information transparency, relevance, and quality.
• Implements best practices in areas of corporate, ethical, and social responsibility and addresses any issues arising.
• Identifies gaps in our sustainability and environmental performance and creates ambitious, credible, and measurable action plans to address these.
• Delivers issue-specific strategies for the organization on sustainable supply chain engagement and development, transition planning, modern slavery, and biodiversity.
• Works with the team to assure compliance to new sustainability related regulations and requirements affecting the organization, looking ahead so the business is prepared for future changes in regulations across different markets.
• Promotes and raises awareness across the business of the impact of emerging sustainability issues.

• Works to continually adapt and improve as well as advise on, influence, and implement the Groups Corporate Sustainability and Impact (ESG) strategy.
• Tracks the company's progress for each ESG initiative and reports such to senior leadership on a regular basis.
• Supports the Groups corporate sustainability program including budget process and roadmap development.
• Develops corporate sustainability & Impact capabilities and increases the Groups expertise regarding Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon accounting practices and reduction, Product Carbon Footprint, and Life Cycle Analysis.
• Responsible for identifying, advising on, and mitigating regulatory risks related to global sustainability & ESG laws and regulations, such as the EU CSRD, CBAM, TCFD, TNFD, and CS3D.
• Drives and manages global impact program governance forums and mechanisms to ensure regular and effective cross-functional coordination, communication, and visibility.
• Leads corporate reporting and disclosure activities (e.g., CDP, Ecovadis).
• Drives implementation and integration of technologies, systems, and tools to foster ESG data collection streamlining efforts for the Group.
• Manages external consultants including contracts of work and supporting relationships with membership-based organizations.
• Provides training and regular communications to the Group to both educate on sustainability best practices and drive a culture of sustainability within the Group.

Industry Leadership:

• Maintains an overall sense of trends, topics related to environmental sustainability, climate change, and impact to regularly inform clients, employees, and other key stakeholders and agents of developments.
• Builds and maintains a partnership network within the industry that is reflective of all sides of our business (brands, properties, talent, sports, music, and entertainment) and serves our clients in creating change.
• Works with key stakeholders and global communications team to ensure alignment and consistency on internal and external communications - develops clear, articulated service offerings for our brands, properties, and talent teams to increase understanding of our offering to their clients.
• Offers support on Wasserman's POV on relevant moments and perspectives as needed by HR, the ELT, and Communications.
• Works alongside our Research and Insights team to develop new tools that give our brands and properties teams an entry point for sales & develop tools to assist them.
• Tracks and compiles case studies across brands, properties, music, entertainment, and sports talent that articulate best practices and success to act as proof points for pitches and recruiting.
• Supports current and existing Brands, Properties, and Talent clients with POVs, consulting, strategic messaging, and guidance.
• Assists on RFPs, Pitches, and Tenders that require Sustainability perspectives and responses.
• Maintains membership in professional organization(s) to develop knowledge and resources through networking, continuing education, and participation in national, regional, and/or local activities.

Skill Requirements:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sustainability challenges and opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of best-in-class sustainability, sourcing, and procurement practices.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and independently in a time-sensitive, thorough, detail-oriented, and well-organized manner.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.